Technical knowledge and qualifications are acquired in vocational training institutes. The highest degree that can be aspired to through study is electrical engineering, which qualifies the graduate (Electrical Engineer) in the design of electrical machines and complex installations, as well as the various powers that the law confers on them as professionals.

However, in order to carry out electrical installations, both low and high voltage, the electrician must have an official accreditation called "Authorized Electrical Installer" that demonstrates that he knows the current safety standards to be able to perform this function, and must also develop skills for working at height either on high voltage towers or on medium voltage poles. From these tasks emerged the first electricians dedicated to the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution lines and networks, the so-called linemen.

Although the trade of an electrician is learned through practice, you can obtain a degree of specialization to be able to sign electrical installations. In Uruguay he is known as "Authorized Electrician by UTE". To obtain category D, which is the basic qualification, it is necessary to study at UTU for 2 years. Afterwards, an internship must be carried out in an authorized company such as Alianza Electricistas. These internships will be 4 months and finally the certification test must be taken at UTE. As this is the state entity in charge of the generation, distribution and regulation of the electricity supply.

These are the categories that an electrical technician can obtain in Uruguay and determine the degree of specialization of the electrician.

Electricians work with materials, hand tools and verification and control equipment, including:.

Technical knowledge and qualifications are acquired in vocational training institutes. The highest degree that can be aspired to through study is electrical engineering, which qualifies the graduate (Electrical Engineer) in the design of electrical machines and complex installations, as well as the various powers that the law confers on them as professionals.

However, in order to carry out electrical installations, both low and high voltage, the electrician must have an official accreditation called "Authorized Electrical Installer" that demonstrates that he knows the current safety standards to be able to perform this function, and must also develop skills for working at height either on high voltage towers or on medium voltage poles. From these tasks emerged the first electricians dedicated to the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution lines and networks, the so-called linemen.

Although the trade of an electrician is learned through practice, you can obtain a degree of specialization to be able to sign electrical installations. In Uruguay he is known as "Authorized Electrician by UTE". To obtain category D, which is the basic qualification, it is necessary to study at UTU for 2 years. Afterwards, an internship must be carried out in an authorized company such as Alianza Electricistas. These internships will be 4 months and finally the certification test must be taken at UTE. As this is the state entity in charge of the generation, distribution and regulation of the electricity supply.

These are the categories that an electrical technician can obtain in Uruguay and determine the degree of specialization of the electrician.